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We have a rather large dog bed. It has a washable exterior and a 3 inch thick internal foam pad (one of those doggie orthopedic beds).
One of our dogs peed on it and not only soaked the external cover, but the foam pad as well. It reeks of ammonia. Is there anyway to clean the foam pad? We thought about taking it to the washateria and putting it in one of those big front loaders but are afraid that it would be torn to pieces.
This was a pretty expensive bed and we'd like to save it if possible. The size is about 36" x 46".
Any suggestions as to how to clean the pad would be appreciated!
 
Bath tub... Re-enact the grape stomping scene from I Love Lucy, but don't slip and fall... Let it dry out on the lawn in the sunshine -- in these beautiful, dry, Autumn days, it'll dry in no time.
 
I have one about the same size. I unzip the cover leaving the pad exposed. Then they both go into the neptune front loader. I usually use warm/warm delicate cycle with max extract. Have used Tide w/bleach and a little bleach in the dispenser with a little Downy softener. Once done into the dryer with both on medium heat for about 30 minutes. The hard part is getting the cover back over the foam, but I always get it in there. Have washed the bed probably 5 or 6 times. Never shreds. Hope this helps.
Jon
 
I think I would go with the lay flat to dry advice.

I would be somewhat afraid to dry foam in a dryer. Some foam, urethane for example, has the same combustion characteristics as gasoline. I wouldn't want to give it a heat source.
 
The type of foam you are referring to is not used in bedding of any type. That foam is for sound insulation and packing materials. It is more stiff and rigid. All bedding foam can be washed and dried. It's not a single use item. We washed them all the time in the hospitals and ambulances. They tend to get messy every time you used one. I don't think there is a problem with his bedding to be washed and dried. Check the label to be sure.
Jon
 
Should. That's the way to chemically neutalize it; base/alkaline with an acid.....

Honestly I would fear not the front-loaders. Some of the older Wascomats allow one to pry open the front door (Without damage)at which pont all actions stops. If this works you could, in theory, avoid the last spin/extract.

Please be sure to allow the machine to spin and reset itself (while empty) to "OFF" or the next client will get a surpise!

Good luck.
 
ref Nauters miricle

Hi
I would to to a pet store and get a product called natures miricle . it works very very well. follow the directions and you should have no problems at all. I hope this helps you out.
 
Ref Natures Merical

Hi
go to a pet store and get a product called Natures Miricale and follow the directions. it works very very well. I have used it a lot and sware by it. its in pet stores like Pet Smart Pet Co and so forth. give it a try.
 
Oh I forgot to mention

What I have done to help with this problem is to go to a store that is having a sale on quilts or heavy bedspreads. I have picked up a couple of twin size quilts. Lay out the quilt then put the bed upside down on it. Fold the sides then fold the top. Then I take a sheet and do the same thing. I can change the sheet every couple of days and launder. Once a week change the quilt, more often if there is activity. Sorry couldn't resist. I have one that is getting up there in age and has an accident every so often. It's a lot easier to strip the bed and just change it than to wash the whole bed. Maybe this will help. The quilt always absorbs the mess and never gets to the actual bed.
Jon
 
What happened in this case is our new black lab came along and peed on the bed while passing by. Our poor old Dalmatian misses the bed. We usually keep towels on top of it, but they were in the washer at the time.
The last dog bed we had had a plastic bag covering the foam. Moisture couldn't get to the foam. But Texas A&M lost that bed in the fiasco while treating our last black lab, Kurt.
 

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